WHAT

Visit the Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University this Saturday to meet small business owners from Chungju-Si, South Korea!

Following their successful visit to the market last year, the Chungju Culture and Tourism Foundation, City of Culture Chungju is back with four small businesses from their city.

The foundation and business owners will have a dedicated booth at the market where everyone can engage with our international guests, learn about their city, products, services, and mission, and sample their offerings.

The four South Korean businesses visiting the Portland Farmers Market are:

• SINCERE COFFEE WORKS: A coffee company curating and roasting a diverse selection of specialty coffee beans from around the world.
• COUNT ON: A fragrance workshop specializing in creating custom scents for spaces and offering fragrance branding and direction.
• NAEPO GINDEUL AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION: A farm producing popcorn from non-GMO corn grown in Geundel Village, Chungju.
• HYEAN HERITAGE: An organization promoting Korea's cultural heritage through tourism products, educational content, media, international programs, and art workshops utilizing artifacts and historical sites.

WHO

Katy Kolker

Executive Director

Portland Farmers Market

WHEN

Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8:30 am - 2 pm

WHERE

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University

Downtown Portland in the South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery Streets. The closest address is 1803 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon.

ABOUT CHUNGJU-SI 

Chungju-Si, located in the center of the South Korean Peninsula within the North Chungcheong province, is a thriving city with high-tech industries, cultural tourism, and sustainable farming. More than 210,000 residents support a growing economy and new industry. Centrally located and surrounded by beautiful mountains, lakes, and hot springs, Chungju-Si is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and visitors. 

ABOUT PORTLAND FARMERS MARKET 

Portland Farmers Market operates food and farm marketplaces that contribute to the success of local food growers and producers and provide vibrant community gatherings. The independently run nonprofit organization manages five weekly farmers markets in Portland, including the flagship, year-round market on Saturdays at Portland State University. 

Over half a million shoppers purchase farm-fresh produce, flowers, meats, seafood, baked goods and other specialty foods from more than 190 vendors, generating $9 million in sales annually. Through its operating markets, Portland Farmers Market is an incubator for emerging businesses, a leader in the local food movement, a culinary focal point, a cultural destination, and a beacon for Portland's sustainable culture. 

To learn more about how Portland Farmers Market grows, nourishes and inspires the community, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and visit their website.